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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1890

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Cholera Raging in Europe Baffles Officials and Emigrants

London reports cholera spreading in Spain with official neglect of quarantine. The Daily News calls for a Spain fact finding envoy. New York notes emigrants fleeing cholera districts bound for America. Valencia sees real cholera with nine deaths at Pasbl de Rugat and rapid spread per Dr Candela.

London The Daily News Spain Europe New York Mapgid Spsia Candela Valencia Pasblo de Rugat

Sailed for Love A Pretty Girl Sailor Found Dead

London reports a Pensacola born apprentice bailor Hans Brand died aboard the bark Ida. Officials discover the victim was a girl, possibly the same youth who cruised the ship in disguise seeking voyage fare and clues about life at sea. An inquiry will follow in Pensacola.

Jack Tar London Hans Brand Pensacola Fla Hare Hans Hagland Beemred Ceepy Pasage England Ida Hero Bsaet Peneadola

Cobbler Attack In Alley Ends With Severe Eye Wound

In New Jersey street conflict cobbler Thomas McCoin and Robert Brewer clashed over shoe pay worth 50 or 75 cents. Brewer struck McCoin in the head with a club in an alley, inflicting a bad head wound before fleeing as a sergeant arrived.

Mow Wounz Brewer mcCoin Thomas McCoin New Jersey Robert Brewer Robert Brewer McCain Robert Hald

State Board of Equalization elects officers at auditors office

The state board of equalization met at the state auditors office Monday and elected Gov. Alvin P. Hovey president Lieut gov Tra J. Chase vice president and J. W. Coons secretary. June 23 to 380 was set apart to hear statements from the railroads. Seven companies who had failed to file their reports were given until next Saturday to do so and if they fail they must suffer the penalty.

Arrests Linked to Burglary Robbery Case in Franklin

Everett H. Smith and Fenton Record were arrested at Lawrence at about 4 am by Deputy Shariffa Sean Lan and Langenberg on an indictment for burglary. Authorities allege they robbed Pickell's store at Osklanden Took Polson by mistake. Mrs. Ha Bowling and her 15 year old daughter in Franklin attempted suicide with arsenic Sunday, misusing it for calomel. they are dying.

Everett H. Smith Fenton Record Lawrence Shariffa Seanlan Langenberg Pickell Osklanden Polson Franklin, Ky Ha, Bowling

TRE School Election Shifts Board Yet Not Entirely

Voters reported a blue mood after a local school election with rumors of a Democrat German coalition failing to impact results. Garver beat Thompson by 181 votes and Galvin defeated Rupp by 242, while Vonnegut and Losper won with large margins. Board composition remains unchanged as terms for Frenzel Haughey Green and Conner expire next year.

Hargeain Garver Galvin Dr. Thompson John Rupp Friends of German Clemens Vonnegut J. W. Losper Frenzel Haughey Greenstreet Conner

Nerve and Nemesis: Major Carter Nabs Knox County Counterfeiter

John Wilhelm of Knox County, a festive nickel counterfeiter, was indicted by a grand jury, convicted, and escorted to Michigan City by Maj Carter and Deputy Marshall Conway. Carter and Marshal Dunlap interrogated him in the county jail but he refused to name the gang without a governor’s pardon proof, and was sent away after intense questioning.

Carter John Wilhelm Knox County Maj Michigan City Conway Marshal Dunlap Wilhelm

Fifty Miners Dead in Hill Farm Mine Explosion

A terrible mine blast at Hill Farm in Connellsville on Monday killed numerous miners. Fire damp caused the deadly explosion. Rescue efforts and details are limited as officials confirm many victims.

Connellsville Hill Farm

Hendricks Monument faces rush to finish by July first

A city project to unveil the Hendricks monument on July 1 has only 15 days left. The foundation is about half complete as the statue is set to be lifted from a back seating area by derrick, while Justice and the state stenographer observe the weighing of the stones and the process.

Hendricks Misa Justice Weaighise Basn Shipper Miss Justice

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area June 17 1890

Thea Weather lists Indianapolis and vicinity as cloudy with clearing periods and largely steady temperatures. Occasional rain likely during the night as conditions drift toward clearer skies by morning.

Indiana Indianapolis Vicinity Juans

Indianapolis and surrounding leagues derail in erratic play

Indianapolis lost to Quincy 8 to 4 amid a field of chaotic errors led by Rob Schaub's three-bag miscue spree. The New York and Cincinnati circuits show weak team play while locals demand better coordination. Dolan slated to pitch for Indianapolis Monday.

Indianapolis Quincy Broderick Patsy Tebeau Cleveland Chas. Green Detroit Tom Conners Peru Fort Wayne Kokomo Muncie Hikhart Binffton Bert Sob Anderson Marion Elkhart Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Chisago Boston New York Pittsburg Brotherhood Chicago Buffalo Terre Elaute Burlington Huaneville Peoria Sundsy Wyansville Terre Haute Rochester Syracuse Schaub Healy Noblesville Swift Dolan

Beers, songs and temperance rally at Sim Coy park

Crowds of about 2500 visited Sim Coy park on Sunday for beer, baseball, and a temperance meeting led by Tom Doutney and his wife. A youth organ wagon drew a crowd as Mrs Doutney sang, and Doutney urged prohibition while collecting about $20 in a hat pledge.

Sim Coy Tom Doutney Jesus Ms. Wheeler Sim Cay Dontasy Day Sim Doutcey Cey Dontaay Doutney Coy Schaub Indianapolis Fenta Dout Ney Hallo Fenaga Douinere

Infant Walker Sues Railroad For Damages Over Birth Defect

An infant girl named Walker, through her guardian, sues a railroad company in Loxton in June alleging her mother was shocked by a road accident before birth, causing the child to be born crippled and seeking damages.

Reitrona Loxton Walker

Fire damages property in Rushville incident

Rushville Ind June 16 Special fire from a gas jet destroyed John Gantner’s saloon Sunday morning. Hull’s hardware stock damaged by water and Sargent’s photo gallery suffered about 1000 dollars in losses. Charles Newman attempted self harm on Sunday in an event described as a McGinty incident.

McGinty Rushville Ind Gan John Gantner Hull Sargent Charles Newman

Governor Hovey Visits Mount Vernon to Promote Corn Growth

Gov Hovey will be at Mount Vernon all week urging corn cultivation and supervising farm matters. In his absence the Indiana state affairs will be handled by Private Secretary Roberts, who takes on full responsibility for the governor’s duties.

Got Hoverts Riergus Gov. Hovey Mount Vernon Atete Indiana Roberts

Forty Natives Census Visit At County Jail

A census enumerator visited the county jail on Monday and was admitted. Although 33 inmates were present, he left with over 40 names. Several spoke, providing alias histories and names for the record.

Sieak

Real estate market sputters as buyers hesitate

A frenzied inquiry pace masks scarce purchases as buyers offer well below asking prices. Agents report cautious sellers, with some buyers delaying until fall. Brewers’ activity briefly boosted confidence, but interest waned as spring faded and June typical dullness returns.

SUN Man

Labor unions and local candidates stir in political race

The Central labor union denies endorsing any candidate for office and says its rules forbid endorsements. Dr Wagner pursues a ra g order amid Ed Conway’s push for the auditorship. Republicans tout a legislative ticket while Editor Grustla and McCoy seek nomination. Labor groups oppose Wilson Carson and Farrell for clerk, recorder and commissioner, but back others. Reichwein Ostermyer are named for commissioner, Feiblenan enters for criminal judge, a Labor Signal suggestion.

Bob Groff Saya Tans Central Labor Union Saidhs Tur Son Wilson Carson Farrell

Poor Beaten by Plan in Mississippi Convention

A Mississippi canvass warns that Campbell's constitutional amendment may pass in the upcoming convention. It would grant two votes to homeowners and a half vote for each additional 80 acres of land, a scheme critics say favors rich whites and blacks alike, leaving poor whites powerless.

Byigsissippois iTempian Mias Spl Campbell Aaea

Rew Nountdland tightens stance on Quebec rule

June 14 in St John Newfoundland premier William Wheeway demands the island right to legislate for the French population as on the rest of Newfoundland. He warns Hogland must concede to avoid rupture, signaling possible annexation to the United States. A Monday meeting of the board of trade committee will hear the election board report and appoint a secretary. In Cincinnati on June 16 retired millionaire George Shebby died Monday.

Rew Nountdland Qtwell Joans N. B William Wheeway New Foundland Hogland United States Board of Trade

Fair Marion tights photographed despite objections

Chicago June 16. Broadway manager Stevens and prima donna Marion Manola clash over a tights photograph during Castles in the Air. A flash shot drew mixed audience reaction as Manola denounced the intrusion and threatened action to protect her privacy and salary.

Chicago the Herald New York Stevens Marion Manola Miss Manola Manola Stevens’ Paing Hopper Wipy Mone da Wolf Hopper Mica Manola Mise Manoa Saama

Fragmented historical notices mix tragedies and protests

A garbled OCR summary reports multiple violent incidents and social tensions including drownings in Minnesota and Cincinnati sewer deaths, a fatal train collision in Chicago, abduction arrests in New York, anti Catholic and meat trade editorials, and a Harvard student fundraising drive for jamboree damages with most funds raised.

Indignant man seeks damages over molten iron injury

A man wearing a tan suit demands 25000 from Anapolis iron works for Albert McChester claiming an eye was ruined by molten iron from a poorly made mold. Court steps scene hints at a damage suit while town notices delay a saloon license meeting. Dewotyer joins Pex Green Grocery and wishes to sue friends.

Henry Spaar Court House Tneiazapolis Albert McChester Dewotyer Pex Green Grocery N. Milst

Baseball Scores From Saturday's Games

Baseball reports detail several league results with Boston, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh among teams. Notable scores include Brooklyn 7 New York 6, Cincinnati 9 Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 3 Boston 0, Chicago 8 Cleveland 2, and Pittsburgh 12 Buffalo 2 in wet conditions affecting a Chicago Pittsburgh match.

New York Brooklyn Rusie Buckley Lovett Bushong McQuade Powers Cincinnati Cleveland Beatin Zimmer Duryea Keanan McDermott Boston Philadelphia Batteries Clarkson Bennett Vickery Clements Arapira Zacharias Brotherbood Chicago Basa Hite Grubar Snyder King Farrell Ferguson and Holbert Errata van Baltian Cook Crane Vaughn Knight Jones Pitteburg Buffalos Buffalo Arrord Puttaburg Batterine Baldwin Crose Morris Quinn Gaffney Bernes Beeston Hoston Bestar Kilroy Swatt Cunninnam Croce

County Board Chooses Maidenly Commissioner Reveal

The county board of equalization including O Steehan the poet rad dstermyer Charley Robbins and Jon Flack met and selected Commissioner Reveal as president. Reveal expelled reporters, prompting a plan for private sessions by the board.

County Board of Equalization O'Steehan Raddstermyer Charley Robbins Jon Flack Reveal

Numerous urban incidents spark disorder and health alerts

Several injuries from accidents and assaults are reported including a brakeman with a crushed left arm at Bushrod Indiana and a man robbed for seven dollars on Washington Street. A runaway child suffered a head injury and a man named Tim Flannery was badly hurt in a covered bridge collapse. Health officers note scarlet fever rising with dozens of diphtheria and measles cases. Community events include a Labor Day parade and Garfield park picnic, a monument unveiling, and a Knights of Labor concert. Several local figures face legal trouble or medical emergencies, while schools prepare for exams and public gatherings address Sunday desecration concerns.

Benj. Cline Bushrod Ind Charles Buchanan Washington St Belt Road Haywood Tim Flannery White River Garfield Park Hendricus Monument Aire J. Whitcamb Riley Indianapolis Knights of the Arm Denver Farmers’ Organizations State House Teague Tara Leegay Fiasnhar & Buchanan Saventh New Jersey-sts Evangelist Doutney Torpsrance Masonic Hall John W. Kealing John W. Kealing, the Young Attornas Firet Presbyterian Church Washington At Charles Holman-Bisek Roberts’ Park Church Wadnesday Spades Sacha Walker Ida Sweenie Anna Wilcox Charles Haneen K. of L Meanaur Hall Frank L. Gates W. M. Nichols Bart Fai Bleman Leon O. Bailey High Space Hall Ssins A. W. Brayton Thomas Finn S. West St Shaffer Fairview Park Third Christian Church Edson Ford R. N. Lamb Seventh Presbyterian Church Ritter S. A. Peelie Hanter Whitney Rondtaler Coy

Widows Propose New Distribution Plan for Fire Relief Fund

Three widows of the Bowen-Morrill fire victims meet with Mrs Hoffman to oppose the current relief fund distribution. They demand $2,000 for each widow, $2,000 for Stormer children, and $1,000 for ten other children, totaling 43,000, with bond to court for care. They accuse the committee of misallocating funds and seek justice.

Jones Glenn Glson Andure Jonea Giena Stormer T1cgg Iheriks

Death by own action frightful tragedy in Desih area

Sunday death by self harm in Desih, Michael Morris, 25 laborer, found hanged in rear stable at his home with rope from hayloft. He lived with his mother at 46 Pennsylvaniae Ave. Evidence unclear if drinking or illness contributed. Obituary-like brief notes on local death and suicidality.

Desih Hove Cornomucs Michael Morris Pennsylvaniae Ave Ro Csure

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